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NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXIII) The Apostle James takes knowing what God wants for our life another step: “If you want to know what God wants you to do, … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXII) Swiss theologian Frédéric Godet sees an elevation of our natural groanings that come before God. For him, the Apostle Paul now elevates such natural … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXI) Reformer Martin Luther knew what it was to plead with moans and groans before the Lord. He learned that such groanings are so profound … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXX) Verse 26: The Holy Spirit also helps us. When we are very weak, the Spirit joins to help us with our weakness. When we … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXIX) Bible scholar Charles Hodge offers his explanation of what he understands Paul’s purpose is here, by saying that the Apostle wants to show that … Continue reading →

At first glance, the final virtue that the Apostle Paul lists in his Fruit of the Spirit as examples of Transformed Love doesn’t seem to be of the same genre as those listed ahead of it. They were Love, Joy, … Continue reading →

DOWN, BUT NOT DEFEATED King David of Judah and Israel knew he had enemies both inside and outside the palace. Even his own son Absalom tried to assassinate him in order to become king, and it was almost more than … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXIII) Early church Patriarch Cyril imagines our corruptible mortal body as a heavy weight upon the immortal soul. That’s why our earthly body sometimes drags … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXII) Verses 23b-25: We have the Spirit as the first part of God’s promise. So we are waiting for God to permanently adopt us His … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY Dr. Robert R. Seyda EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS CHAPTER EIGHT (Lesson XXXI) Verse 22-23a: We know that everything God made has been waiting until now in pain like a woman ready to give birth to a … Continue reading →